Introducing New Foods to Toddlers – Am I Being Too Careful?
Introducing New Foods to Toddlers – Am I Being Too Careful? A reader asks: “My children are 21 months and 3 years old. I’m very careful what I feed them but other moms say they let their young children eat fish sticks, tuna sandwiches, peanut butter, berries, melons, etc. I don’t give my toddlers any of these foods. We do not have a family history of food allergies. Am I being overly cautious? My oldest is very picky, too, so I’m not even sure she’ll eat any new food.”Answer: No Allergies, No Worries If you do not have a history of allergies anywhere in your family, chances are pretty slim that any of your children will have allergies. Now, it’s not impossible, but you don’t have to walk around on pins and needles with the introduction of every new food. Remember, too, that it’s not just a history of food allergies that matters, but associated problems like hay fever, eczema and asthma. These indicate an inclination toward allergies even when it seems like there are no allergies involv
